This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born July 14, 1873, in Louisville, OHDied December 23, 1952, in Detroit, MI

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganReceived a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on June 13, 1927, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 1380; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 6, 1927. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1927, and received commission on December 19, 1927. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1946. Service terminated on December 23, 1952, due to death.